When it seems that God shows us the faults of others, keep…
“When it seems that God shows us the faults of others, keep on the safer side-it may be that your judgment is false. On your lips let silence abide. And any vice that you may ascribe to others, ascribe at once to them and yourself, in true humility. If that vice really exists in a person, he will correct himself better, seeing himself so gently understood, and will say of his own accord the thing that you would have said to him.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Judgment of others often reflects our own flaws; humility calls us to recognize and correct ourselves first.
In simple terms: Judge yourself before judging others.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑reflection before criticism.
Themes
humility
self‑awareness
judgment
spiritual growth
ethics
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal counseling
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
self‑critique
compassion
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn self‑judgment into growth?
- What habits help maintain humility?
A Different Perspective
Self‑criticism can become self‑condemnation.